Hello, Hajimemashite! ("Nice to meet you" in Japanese)

My name is Akira (Arti) and I would like to be your tour guide when you decide to visit my home country, Japan.

First of all, I would like to thank you for looking at my page.
I have been working as a licensed tour guide in Japan since 2010 and a member of Japan Guide Association, class A guide. I have guided more than 500 groups, working more than 130 days a year. I am a 68 year old male, living in Yokohama suburbs adjacent to Tokyo with my wife.

My hobby is riding motorcycles (Harley Davidson and Vespa scooters) so I hope to find riders among you travelers too. I travel throughout Japan, not only in guide business, but also on my Harley. My "Around Japan" journey is on its 10th lap and I have been visiting different places and routes every time. That is how I accumulated all the local information which helps me a lot as a guide.

I can take you to non tourism places such as various factory tours, utilizing my engineering back ground.
I have also been a railroad fan since 12, which helps me to take around travelers to local railroad lines in beautiful sceneries.

I lived in the United States for 8 years with my family and have visited 40 countries in the world on business and for pleasure so I understand the people and cultures of many other countries. I recently finished my 6 month Spanish training in Valencia, Spain so I can guide in Spanish, too.

My other interest areas are the biology, entomology, linguistics, paleontology and electronics. I am a back alley food gourmet, and of course, I love drinking sake at local back alley taverns, too.

So, just email me about your interest in Japan! I will give you various suggestions when you decide to select Japan for your travel destination. I am more than happy to customize your trip for you, too.
I am available to travel along with you for more than 10 days.

I own a national license in English speaking guide, itinerary management and an unlimited class motorcycle rider's license. I have been trained in a Japanese and American travel agencies as a guide.
I have a master's degree in physics and electronics.

I do not drive travelers but need to use publicly available transportation measures. I do not guide underaged persons nor wheel chaired person alone unless accompanied by his/her family due to the local regulations.

Visiting today's most charming spots of Tokyo, feel the beat of this attractive city, guided by your experienced private guide. Through Tokyo's meticulously organized train/subway system we will cover not only the hot spots like Harajuku, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Asakusa or Akihabara but also any spot you would like to see.

We can tailor arrange our visiting spots according to your group's specific interest. If you have any other specific spot of interest than the listed spots, that will be added or substituted.
Note: Sumo training house visit is not a part of this tour.

As Tokyo is such a big city, it takes 2. 5 days to cover major tourism spots. Please select 4 to 5 spots for a day. We use public transportation and walk 2 to 3 ml(4 to 6 km) depending on the selected course.
Optional privately hired vehicle can be arranged, too.

Fully customized 7.5 hours Tokyo tour by experienced guide - see Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku, Asakusa, Akihabara, Yanaka

Meet up with the guide at Kawaguchiko station and set to go for your Mt. Fuji area excursion in a local taxi or the route bus.
Visit the spots of your selection from below. We should be able to cover 5 to 6 spots by taxi or 2 to 3 spots by bus, depending on the traffic condition(congestion) and weather.
4 of Fuji five lakes with Mt. Fuji figure.
Aokigahara wild forest walk with lava caves.
Mt. Fuji fifth stage with extra toll fee if road condition allows.
Sake brewery tour on reservation bases (500jpy/p, at 9:30 and 15:00)
Oshino Hakkai Mt. Fuji snow melt water pond. (So pure that you can see through the 8m or 30ft deep bottom)
No bullet train ride available.
The local route bus transportation is available with only 2 to 3 visiting spots. The ticket costs 2550jpy @ person. (times # of the traveler + guide)
A chartered van all the way from Tokyo can be arranged with travelers specific request in advance. The vehicle cost will vary depending on the group size and chartered time. Ask guide for specific quote

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